OVH VPS review: what OVHcloud’s virtual servers offer

The OVHcloud VPS range

OVHcloud keeps its VPS line easy to read: VPS-1 is the entry plan and each step up to VPS-4 adds vCPU, RAM, NVMe storage and network speed. All of them list unlimited traffic, so you pay for the size of the server, not for the data it sends.

Prices are shown as monthly prices on OVHcloud’s site, and the live table below keeps them up to date together with the specs. If you outgrow the VPS range, OVHcloud also sells dedicated servers, including the RISE range, which our dedicated server page covers.

Strengths

According to OVHcloud’s published plan details:

• Unlimited traffic on the VPS plans, with port speed rising from plan to plan
• Anti-DDoS protection included, which matters for game servers and public sites that attract attacks
• Daily backup on the current VPS range, per OVHcloud’s product notes
• NVMe storage and both Linux and Windows images
• A clear upgrade path from VPS to dedicated RISE servers with the same provider

Weaknesses and things to check

OVHcloud runs many data centres, and some of its smaller Local Zones don’t offer every feature available in its main regions. If you need a specific feature such as backups or a particular network option, check that it is available in the location you pick before ordering.

Before ordering, also compare the total cost for the term you want. The table shows the monthly price as OVHcloud lists it; taxes and optional extras such as extra IP addresses or larger backups are added at checkout, so read the final basket before paying.

The entry plan has a slower port than the higher tiers, which is fine for websites and bots but worth knowing for file hosting or streaming. For Windows, check whether the licence is included for your plan and choose at least 4 GB of RAM.

Who OVH VPS suits

OVHcloud is a good fit if you want a European provider, predictable traffic costs and DDoS protection without extras: business websites, WordPress, n8n and Docker stacks, VPNs and game servers. It also suits people who expect to grow into dedicated hardware later and want to stay with one company.

For sizing, use our rules of thumb: 1–2 GB of RAM for a small site or VPN, 4 GB for WordPress, n8n or a small Docker stack, and 8 GB or more for shops and databases. Minecraft needs 2–4 GB for up to 10 players, 4–8 GB for 10–30 players and 8–16 GB for modpacks.

Alternatives

If raw RAM per euro is your main criterion, compare with Contabo in the server finder. If you want very low intro prices and don’t mind prepaying a long term, Hostinger is worth a look, though its renewal prices are higher. For hourly billing and many regions, cloud providers such as Vultr or DigitalOcean fit better.

Whichever provider you pick, the first hour on a new VPS looks the same: update the system, create a user with SSH keys, disable password logins, turn on a firewall and set up backups you control. Anti-DDoS protects the network; the server itself is still yours to secure.